{
  "id": 3633095,
  "title": "Dodgers' Resurgent Starter Leaves Game Under Concerning Circumstance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/dodgers-resurgent-starter-leaves-game-under-concerning-circumstance",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T01:15:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/dodgers-resurgent-starter-leaves-game-under-concerning-circumstance-12373005"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, starting pitcher Roki Sasaki departed in the fourth inning following a blister on his right middle finger. This unexpected exit left the Dodgers leading by one run, as Hunter Feduccia and Tommy Edman had already driven in the team with a one-run single and a two-run homer, respectively. Sasaki, who has been a standout performer for the Dodgers since the All-Star break, has allowed four earned runs in three and a third innings, issuing two walks and striking out three. With the Dodgers set to face their rotation next, they have several options to step in, including Skubal, Glasnow, and Yamamoto. Should Sasaki require an injury stint due to the blister, the team remains prepared to accommodate such a setback.",
  "summary": "Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Roki Sasaki exited Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dodgers' Roki Sasaki leaves game in 4th inning due to finger blister",
    "Sasaki had driven in team's runs with single and homer before injury",
    "Dodgers have backup starters Skubal, Glasnow, and Yamamoto ready"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The blister on Roki Sasaki's finger puts his availability for upcoming starts in doubt, potentially forcing the Dodgers to tap into their pitching depth with Skubal, Glasnow, or Yamamoto.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}